Product classification

HS code for Blended uncombed cotton yarn: 5206.14

Cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale.

Classification of blended uncombed cotton yarn under HS 5206.14

Classification under HS code 5206.14 involves a detailed assessment of fiber composition, processing stage, and linear density. This code applies to single cotton yarn (excluding sewing thread) that contains less than 85% cotton by weight. The cotton must be mixed with other fibers, typically synthetic or artificial staple fibers. A defining characteristic is that the cotton fibers are 'uncombed,' meaning they have undergone carding but not the subsequent combing process that removes shorter fibers and aligns the remaining ones. The yarn must also fall within a specific measurement range: less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex. In metric terms, this corresponds to a metric number (nm) exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80. Finally, the yarn must not be put up for retail sale, meaning it is intended for industrial weaving or knitting processes. This classification is vital for textile manufacturers who produce blended fabrics for apparel and home textiles.

Covers
  • Single uncombed cotton-polyester blended yarn (nm 60)
  • Uncombed cotton-viscose single yarn for industrial knitting
  • Blended cotton yarn (70% cotton) not for retail sale
  • Carded cotton-synthetic blend yarn (150 decitex)
Also under 5206.14
  • Trident Group (India) blended yarn
  • Spintex (Pakistan) fine count yarn
  • Weiqiao Textile (China) uncombed yarn
  • Arvind Ltd (India) shirting yarn

Codes often confused with 5206.14

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5205.14, which is for yarn containing 85% or more cotton. It is also frequently mixed up with 5206.24, which covers 'combed' fibers of the same weight. If the yarn is put up for retail sale (e.g., small balls for hand-knitting), it must be classified under heading 5207. If the yarn is multiple (folded) or cabled, it moves to subheadings 5206.31 through 5206.45.

5206.15Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale5206.13Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale5205.14Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale5206.24Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale52.07Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale5206.31Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale5206.45Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 520614 (the code used for blended uncombed cotton yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520614 (the code used for blended uncombed cotton yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 520614, not only blended uncombed cotton yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$12M
  2. 2 China $9.7M
  3. 3 Indonesia $3.1M

World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $13M
  2. 2 Pakistan $4.7M
  3. 3 Japan $2.1M

World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for blended uncombed cotton yarn

Brazil classifies blended uncombed cotton yarn under NCM 5206.14.00: HS 5206.14 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about blended uncombed cotton yarn

What is the HS code for Blended uncombed cotton yarn?

The HS code for Blended uncombed cotton yarn is 520614 (Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale). The HS code for single, uncombed cotton yarn containing less than 85% cotton, measuring between 125 and 192.31 decitex, and not for retail sale is 5206.14.

How do I classify Blended uncombed cotton yarn for customs?

Blended uncombed cotton yarn is classified under HS code 520614 — Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What does 'uncombed' mean in this context?

Uncombed refers to yarn made from fibers that have been carded to clean and detangle them but have not been through a combing machine to remove short fibers and achieve high parallelism.

Which countries are the top exporters of blended uncombed cotton yarn (HS 520614)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520614 (the code used for blended uncombed cotton yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $12M, 42% of world exports), China ($9.7M) and Indonesia ($3.1M). World exports came to about $29M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of blended uncombed cotton yarn (HS 520614)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 520614 (the code used for blended uncombed cotton yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($13M, 48% of world imports), Pakistan ($4.7M) and Japan ($2.1M). World imports came to about $26M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Blended uncombed cotton yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 520614 for Blended uncombed cotton yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for blended uncombed cotton yarn in Brazil?

In Brazil, blended uncombed cotton yarn (HS 520614) is classified under NCM 5206.14.00.